Posts Tagged ‘fish welfare’
Managing health risks in Mediterranean aquaculture’s least-controllable environment
The consolidation of Mediterranean aquaculture is standardizing production practices in the region and leading to better biosecurity management, but growing out fish in the unforgiving environment at sea poses the sort of challenge that demands realistic, practical solutions.
Read MoreNew approach could improve understanding of farmed seabream welfare
Analyzing proteins from the skin mucus of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) could offer a promising, welfare-friendly route to monitor stress levels of the fish during production cycles.
Read MoreHow to bring greater welfare knowledge to the world’s tilapia farmers
An interview with Sara Barrento, e-learning and aquaculture program manager for FAI Farms
Read MoreCage modifications can help manage sea lice problems — but care needed
Sea lice are one of the primary problems affecting Atlantic salmon farming, with severe infestations impacting fish health and performance, and the stress of treatments being linked with the development of other diseases. Changes to the sea cages that salmon are often farmed in offers one solution, according to an expert.
Read MoreVisual indicators fall short in assessing anesthetic effect on fish
Visual observation is inadequate to assess whether anesthetics have rendered fish unconscious, leading to potential welfare risks, according to research in Sweden.
Read MoreRevealing shared welfare challenges and solutions in the Scottish salmon industry
Sea lice, gill health and environmental challenges are the major considerations for Scottish salmon producers looking to improve the welfare of their fish, according to an Institute of Aquaculture survey.
Read MoreMeasurement and environment are key to fish welfare
In the last decade, fish welfare has become a prominent driver of aquaculture operations. Angela Ashby, head of clinical services at PHARMAQ Analytiq, believes that the engagement of production staff in this area remains underappreciated.
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